Category Archives: Local News
Counties will deal with lost revenue, higher costs
Wisconsin counties will have to deal with lost revenue and higher costs because of the pandemic. Wisconsin Policy Forum President Rob Henken says they could take their biggest hit from their half-cent...
Apr 21, 2020
Dems criticize Pence's visit to Madison
Some Wisconsin Democrats are accusing Vice President Mike Pence of taking part in a "photo op" in Madison today instead of bringing help to battle coronavirus. Congressman Mark Pocan of Madison says t...
Apr 21, 2020
UWO sports could take a hit
Sports at UW-Oshkosh will likely take a hit next year. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt says the athletic department will have to make cuts while the university deals with a looming $4 million deficit. Leavi...
Apr 21, 2020 (Image provided by UW-Oshkosh)
Appleton school board member done after 24 yrs
A longtime member of the Appleton school board had her final meeting last night. Diane Barkmeier didn't run for another term after 24 years. Board President Kay Eggert thanked Barkmeier, calling her h...
Apr 21, 2020 (Image provided by Appleton Area School District)
Waushara Co. gets new district attorney
Waushara County has a new district attorney. Governor Evers is appointing Laura Waite. She's been an assistant DA in Wood County. Evers says she has a diverse legal background with extensive experienc...
Apr 21, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Statewide confirmed COVID-19 cases up 3% to 4,620
There are now 4,620 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That's a three percent increase from yesterday's total of 4,499. The state is reporting 242 confirmed deaths, and that's 12 more than yest...
Apr 21, 2020
Objections to Oshkosh arena reorganization
The federal trustee involved with the bankruptcy case for the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh is raising questions about the owners' plans. The trustee believes Fox Valley Pro Basketball has made "i...
Apr 21, 2020
7 may have caught COVID-19 during vote in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Health Department believes seven people caught coronavirus while voting on April 7th. Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik says six of them were Milwaukee voters, the other was a city po...
Apr 21, 2020
Doctors believe Vang incompetent in K-9 case
A Green Bay man accused of stabbing a police dog isn't competent to stand trial. Doctors believe Sai Vang is unable to help with his own defense. Prosecutors say Vang stabbed "Pyro" during a police ca...
Apr 21, 2020
Kaufert hopes bars can open in May
The top official in Neenah would like to see bars reopen sometime next month. Mayor Dean Kaufert also owns The Dome Sports Bar and Grill on that city's south side. He thinks bars will have a smaller c...
Apr 20, 2020 (Photo provided by the City of Neenah)
